Britvic's £1.15m works to Warwickshire plant where Pepsi MAX is made

Claire Harrison

11 January 2025 at 0:00 am·1-min read

Britvic is undertaking £1.15m works to its Warwickshire plant where Pepsi MAX is made — -Credit:Reach Publishing Services Limited

Britvic is spending £1.15m to help make improvements to its Warwickshire plant where Pepsi MAX is made. The soft drinks business is making the changes at its Rugby factory.

Work on the project started in November and is due to be completed next month. The factory’s centralised chilling system is being upgraded to make use of more efficient cooling towers

The company says this will increase efficiency and will also see carbon emissions cut, saving up to 650 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions per year. Also, it says the upgrade will enhance the reliability and efficiency of the chilling system, especially during the peak summer months, allowing the production of brands such as Robinsons, Tango and Pepsi MAX to run smoothly in warmer weather.

The £1.15m upgrade has been supported by a £305,000 grant from the government’s Industrial Energy Transformation Fund. Paul Graham, Britvic’s managing director in Great Britain, said: "Britvic is proud to be at the forefront of our industry when it comes to sustainable manufacturing practices. This project is an important step forward in our carbon reduction efforts as well as improving the efficiency of our operations.

"Supported by the government's Industrial Energy Transformation Fund, this initiative not only signifies our dedication to environmental stewardship but also showcases Britvic’s commitment to our healthier people, healthier planet sustainability goals."

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